Generally, will 2.5yrs of US credit history be enough in my specific case (assuming everything else is in check)?

Meaning... is there big development occurring or a major corporation moving in? 

You can not practice real estate, but you still need to maintain your ce credits.

-------------Granted this does not apply to the majority of situations, but for a small percentage it should!

In the meantime, heading into winter, even though it is a PITA, as long as the majority of rent is paid and the rest caught up in a timely fashion, I think the risk of not accepting partial payments and proceeding with eviction is “riskier” than letting this continue (at least in the short term).

I have wondered how common wraparounds are & if it's a major concern for buyers.

I got a HELOC a while back through Pentagon Federal Credit Union.

It's enough to cover nearly any major expense or, generally, 6 mo ths PITI

.- Personal Articles: Coverage for belongings that have a special or collectors value such as Jewelry, Furs, Fine Arts, Collectibles, etc...Depending on which company is being quoted, some of these otherfactors may get you credits:- Insurance Score (company pulls certain info out of your credit report)   It is not your credit score but generally better credit will result in a    better score- Time at your job- Education level- time at current residenceGood Luck

I have great credit, and no claims filed in the past 5 years.